Jeremy is full of confidence in Predict-Plus' ability to execute. But in order to prove this to the customer, Jeremy arranged for DXP to loan two modules for testing on their equipment. The two modules are installed on a pump that is installed side-by-side with a pump with a more traditional Metrix vibration sensor. During the two-month trial period, Jeremy and DXP’s technical director Samuel Wick held several meetings with the client team to discuss Predict-Cloud and how to use the software.

During the test, our Predict-Plus module issued an early warning when the vibration increased, thereby preventing the pump from catastrophic failure. When a warning is issued, simply replace the bearings to have enough time to repair the pump. During the same test, the Metrix probe also warned of high vibrations, but not early enough to prevent serious damage to the shaft and seals. The pump monitored by Metrix not only had a seal leak, but the shaft was damaged severely enough to completely replace the shaft. We are pleased to announce that our customers are very satisfied with the performance of Predict-Plus and the substantial repair costs avoided due to early detection. Option 1: Reactive method

Emergency shut down the pump and stop the flow. This will send an alert to the site operator that the unit is down. The disadvantage of this option is that it may damage the equipment upstream of the booster pump.

Option 2: Semi-active method

Install a Metrix vibration transmitter on the pump, which will be directly connected to the PLC panel and will sound an alarm when the vibration exceeds the set point. The problem with this method is that the data only enters the panel and cannot be viewed remotely. It requires expensive field wiring and automated programming to achieve remote viewing or alarms. Option 3: Fully proactive approach

Use the standalone device Predict-Plus to collect three-axis vibration and temperature monitoring. When the pump first shows early signs of failure, Predict-Plus will send a proactive alert to the field operator. The challenge is to convince customers that the new technology is worth the investment, and that unlike the systems they have used before, their experience is poor.

Jeremy is full of confidence in Predict-Plus' ability to execute. But in order to prove this to the customer, Jeremy arranged for DXP to loan two modules for testing on their equipment. During the two-month trial period, Jeremy and DXP’s technical director Samuel Wick held several meetings with the client team to discuss Predict-Cloud and how to use the software. During the test, our Predict-Plus module prevented two catastrophic failures. When a warning is issued, simply replace the bearings to have enough time to repair the pump. We are pleased to announce that our customers are very satisfied with the performance of our products. Since then, Jeremy and his team have received orders for 35 more Predict-Plus devices. The customer believes that the sensor has paid for itself by preventing numerous failures and leaks in the field. In addition, they also requested that Predict-Plus be added to any quotations for new pump packages on their site in the future. Undoubtedly, Jeremy's efforts have brought significant cost savings and continuous improvement to customers' operations.

DXP is proud to have pump experts like Jeremy in our team. With more than 100 years of experience in the rotating equipment industry, we can confidently assure our customers that no matter what they need, we can provide the perfect solution. Give us a challenge and we will deliver it-because at DXP, your business is our top priority.

Contact DXP today to learn more about how our comprehensive pump solution can improve your operations.

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